Mississippi Department of Education Mathematics Instructional Coaching Services
Assets & Needs Assessment
April 2022
As part of the second Assets & Needs Assessment, Teaching Lab conducted a variety of data collection activities, including an Ongoing Coaching Feedback Survey, Lesson Plan Analysis, and Classroom Observations.
Summary of Results
Participating teachers have given positive feedback so far for their coaches, especially regarding coaches’ preparation, clarity, knowledge, and adjustments based on their needs.
Approximately half of teachers have been observed twice using the IPG rubric, although a few have had three or more observations. We see similar percentages of overall positive ratings on the IPG rubric for the first and second round of observations and marked increases for the few teachers who have been observed four or five times.
The results of the lesson plans analyses indicate that the majority of lesson plans are aligned with Core Action 1 of the IPG rubric, but do not explicitly include opportunities related to Core Actions 2 and 3.
Section 1: Participant Feedback
Quantitative Ongoing Coaching Feedback
- 82% strongly agree or agree that the coach demonstrated a deep knowledge of the content they coach.
- 79% strongly agree or agree that coach effectively build a safe learning environment.
- 82% strongly agree or agree that the coach made necessary adjustments based on needs.
- 85% strongly agree or agree that the coach seemed fully prepared for the coaching sessions.
- 82% strongly agree or agree that the coaching is clear.
Qualitative Ongoing Coaching Feedback
What went well?
What could have been better?
Additional Feedback
Section 2: Teacher Practices
Classroom Walkthroughs
Teaching Lab staff observed teachers using the IPG rubric. Ratings of 3 and 4 on 4-point Likert scales and Yes on a Yes/No items were considered positive.
Overall
Core Action 1
Core Action 2
Core Action 3
Lesson Plan Analysis
Teaching Lab adapted the IPG rubric to create a similar tool for analyzing teacher lesson plans. Ratings of 3 and 4 on 4-point Likert scales and Yes on a Yes/No items were considered positive
Core Action 1
Core Action 2
Core Action 3
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